Billy Connolly facing treatment for prostate cancer and Parkinson's

Billy Connolly has thanked the people of Glasgow for their get well message after it was revealed that he has undergone surgery for prostate cancer and is being treated for the initial symptoms of Parkinsons disease.

Connolly, known as the Big Yin, said he was very touched after Glasgow City Councils Lord Provost Sadie Docherty sent him a get well message on behalf of the people of Glasgow earlier today.

In response, he wrote: I was very touched to receive a get well message from the Lady/Lord Provost. Please convey my best wishes to her.

Celtic football club has also passed on its best wishes to life-long fan Connolly.

A statement on the club's website said: "Everyone at Celtic would like to pass on our thoughts and best wishes to Billy Connolly. "Always a popular figure at Celtic Park, Billy is a comedy legend as well as being a star of television and films."

A spokesperson for Connolly confirmed that his surgery had been a success and he was receiving appropriate treatment for the initial symptoms of Parkinsons disease.

The 70-year-old star, who rose to fame on the Scottish folk music scene, will continue to work in TV and on stage.

His spokeswoman said: "Billy Connolly recently underwent minor surgery in America after being diagnosed with the very early stages of prostate cancer. The operation was a total success, and Billy is fully recovered.

"In addition, Billy has been assessed as having the initial symptoms of Parkinson's disease, for which he is receiving the appropriate treatment.

"Billy has been assured by experts that the findings will in no way inhibit or affect his ability to work, and he will start filming a TV series in the near future, as well as undertaking an extensive theatrical tour of New Zealand in the new year."

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Billy Connolly facing treatment for prostate cancer and Parkinson's